MOT Status
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50,787 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall
Both near-side tyres perished on outer sidewalls
both near-side tyres perished on outer sidewalls
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
both near-side tyres perished on outer sidewalls
nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
nearside rear tyre perished sidewall
offside rear tyre perished sidewall
nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough
nearside rear tyre perished sidewall
offside rear tyre perished sidewall
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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VYD 490W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1981 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 56,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Bgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 671 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYD 490W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Bgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VYD 490W registered?
VYD 490W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 April 1981.
Is VYD 490W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VYD 490W shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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